Sunday, 21 July 2013

On the WorkBench #4: Ky-Ra by Kabuki Models

A new "On the WorkBench" for you today. To be honest I have received more minis in between and for some of them I intend to still do an "On the WorkBench".

My current "built-but-not-yet-WIP" glass cabinet ;)

Fear not, they will be seen here someday when painted or in progress ;)

Ky-Ra

Today I'll be talking about Kabuki Models their first ever 1/6 scale bust called Ky-Ra. Based off an older model of theirs.

The older 54mm "Big Sister" Ky-Ra by Kabuki

Ky-Ra came in a strong cardboard box surrounded with the usual blister foam, well and strong enough packaged.

All the parts in the box

The quality of the sculpt is very high, but the amount of flash and
mould lines was a little disappointing, I had expected it to be less. I
don't know if this is normal for such large scale models since this is
my first bigger then a 54mm. Luckily enough it was easy to clean up and
after assembly there was only a small gap between her head and neck and
the armoured pad and shoulder. Easily filled with a little Milliput
juice.

Even though her boobs are a little bit "porn"(in terms of shape and size), it was to be expected as she's a pin-up girl from Kabuki Models, in the end I really like her character and I think she will be a true joy to paint!

All assembled except for her sword, easier to paint that way

CSM for a little scale comparison

All in all I think it's a lovely model and I will very much like this venture in bigger sizes. The bust can be bought again in September, as its sold out for now.

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About me

Hi all! Welcome to my blog.
I'm a 19 year old guy, Water polo player and a huge fan of display painting.
I've been serious about painting since mid-2011 and on this blog I'll post the things I'll learn along the way of a painter who wants to have much fun and to earn his share of respect and trophies in the painting world ;)